The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $128,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mechanical engineers is $128,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88,760 | 3.28% | 7.08% |
| 2016 | $85,850 | 0.21% | - |
| 2015 | $85,670 | 1.52% | - |
| 2014 | $84,370 | 0.14% | - |
| 2013 | $84,250 | 2.10% | - |
| 2012 | $82,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 105 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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